I'm a lot like Eutychus, but I'll try not to fall from my perch. I share random thoughts about life, writing, grammar, faith and the joys of really loud music.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Hallelujah, brother

Two things:

My youngest brother is online! He's a worship minister in Wisconsin and a pretty neat guy, if I do say so myself. Go, Jim.

As is often the case, I'm several years behind in discovering great music. I checked Jeff Buckley's cd Grace out of the library a few days ago because I'd always heard he was a great musician. And yet I was never quite sure if he sounded like someone I would like. Well now I know -- I do. And I wish he hadn't died young, because this is pretty amazing music. And Hallelujah is an incredible song (it's actually by Leonard Cohen), and I like the way Buckley sings it. It's mesmerizing. There's a lot of truth in that song, and it's not just in the words -- it's in the way he sings it. I'm trying to find words to describe it. It's a complete performance -- the perfect meld of lyrics, voice, instrument, mood. If I could write a story that does that -- well, then I could call myself a writer. If you've never listened to this cd, go find it and give it a listen. It's hard to categorize and some of it is pretty strange, but it's worth it.

About Me

I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up until I was 37 years old. I've written a mystery novel, which desperately needs revision, and started a couple of others. I've also been writing short stories and devotions. I am now a grandmother. The links below and the ones I mention in various postings are things that interest me. Your Mileage May Vary.